Color-infrared maps allow producers to observe key yield indicators well before harvest time, such as seed emergence and plant canopy cover. Based on the structure of the particular crop, our custom classification models can help producers strategize where to replant and where to conduct further ground inspections.

Maps with quantifiable acre counts are invaluable when determing what percentage of a given field was affected by damage or disease. In this wheat lodging example, AgPixel’s specialty classification map was able to determine where what lodging had occured based on the NDVI values and ground test confirmations.

High-resolution color-infrared imagery used in classification maps can help producers more accurately determine their plant inventory.By viewing key indicators, such as plant density, yields can be better estimated than with traditional methods.

Based on the canopy structure of a particular crop, our custom classification models can also ensure producers develop the best management plan for their unique crop.

All processed aerial images are not created equal. Processing software that “stitches” images together cannot produce an accurate map to assist a crop scout or to utilize today’s precision agriculture equipment. Varied ground elevation levels and the angle from which an object is viewed results in distortions which must be corrected in processing to accurately determine acreage, direction, or location of landmarks.

At the time these data products were delivered to the agronomist, a variable rate top-dress nitrogen application should have been precisely applied to this affected area of the field to eliminate the loss of crop yield. They could not validate this deficiency by visibly scouting the area, so did not prescribe any additional treatment. Two weeks later, the nitrogen deficiency was evident by the visible plant chlorosis.NET VALUE: $2.49 /acre

An NDVI map helped confirm the presence of a Canada Thistle infestation on this 122 acre corn field. A flat rate herbicide prescription was applied to the entire field. As shown in the aerial imagery, inspections confirmed that only 0.6 acres required treatment. An herbicide reduction of over 99% would have been possible with a variable rate prescription, decreasing the overall environmental impact and herbicide input costs.